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Název:		The American Medical Association encyclopedia of medicine
Autor:		Clayman Charles B.
Rok vydání:		1989
Identifikátory:		9780394565286

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Anotace:	Until now, there hasn't been a single, authoritative work that clarifies and informs the lay reader about advances in the practice of modern medicine. <B>The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine</B>, in filling that need, proves itself the definitive source of knowledge and reassurance for every American home. In short, it is a medical information powerhouse, written in jargon-free language by a special team of medical writers and presented in an exceptionally usable A-to-Z format -- the most thorough and up-to-the-minute medical reference text yet prepared for the general American public, as well as for libraries and schools.<br><br>It's unique subject coverage includes: new drugs; special tests; common, rare, and recently-identified diseases, disorders and conditions; state-of-the-art surgical procedures; conflicting or varying opinions; the translation of esoteric terminology -- all complex areas of contemporary medicine that may prove confusing to anyone, even when consulting a physician.<br><br>The broad scope of <B>The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine</B> encompasses:<br><br>Over 5,000 entries with 2,200 illustrations.<br>Medical terms defined in clear, easy-to-understand language alphabetically arranged.<br>Listings of 2,200 common and uncommon disorders, diseases, conditions and cures; over 300 symptoms; 2,500 drugs -- in generic, brand-name and major groupings; 600 tests, procedures and surgical operations.<br>Illustrated features on the anatomy of the body's organs and systems.<br>Four-color introductory section, offering an overview of the latest advances in diagnosis, healing and curing.<br>Anatomically-correct drawings, X rays, specialists' photographs and charts, diagrams and scans.<br>Extensive cross-referencing within articles to their main entries, "see alsos" for further information, and "signpost" articles to give overviews of certain subjects.<br>General index to main entries, sub-entries and illustrations.<br><br><B>The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine</B> is, along with the diagnostically oriented <B>AMA Family Medical Guide</B> and the specialized, comprehensive <B>AMA Guide to Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs</B>, an authoritative major component of The American Medical Association Home Reference Library, the distinguished series that belongs in every home.
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